Billy Graham opens NYC crusade to huge crowd at Madison Square Garden
Billy Graham kicked off his New York crusade before about 25 000 in Madison Square Garden and 3 000 more in Manhattan Center via color TV. He warned of moral decay and urged youth to join discussions at a seventh-floor coffee house, highlighting a strong religious hunger in the city.
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Evans Melbourne collision hearing reveals junior officer testimony
Testimony at the naval inquiry showed Melbourne captain Stevenson blaming the Evans for the crash after signaling and turning to avoid the collision. Jetty hours of board questions centered on last minute commands, ship courses, and night visibility as Hopson faced potential negligence questions.
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Pot of Gold Realized By Indiana Man
An Indiana man with a head injury was barred from commercial flying. His family of seven lived on small Civil Service and Veterans benefits totaling about 225 to 350 dollars monthly. A 1963 unreported wage period caused a late 20th quarter credit unlocking Social Security disability eligibility, and a later review confirmed the owed benefits while urging record checks.
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Canadian Miners To Honor Lewis
About 1,300 western Canadian coal workers may stay home on the day of John L. Lewis funeral. UMW official says they would forfeit pay under contract if they strike. Funeral date not set, likely Monday. Union plans and mine shutdowns across Canada and the United States earlier were announced by UMW and Coal Operators Association.
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Ligonier Man Killed In Mishap
Lyle J. Campbell 28 of Ligonier died when his car crossed the center line on Pennsylvania 982 near Latrobe and collided with a pickup driven by Brand Hart 27 of Latrobe who was seriously injured and hospitalized.
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Kittanning Man Killed In Viet War Names Released
Washington AP two Pennsylvania service members killed in action in Vietnam were identified. Army Pfc. Thomas W. Strathmann of Beaver Falls and Marine Lance Cpl. Andrew A. Kuhn of Ambler were listed among the fallen with a third, 1st Lt. Joseph Breski Bresk, declared dead from hostile action.
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Unconventional Art Institute Graduation Emphasizes Style
At the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, about 160 graduates received diplomas in art and drama in a student planned ceremony lacking pomp. No processional or speeches occurred, caps were optional, and attendees wore casual attire as a jazz group performed and slides showcased student work.
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Attempt At Rescue Proves Fatal
Earl Bradley, a 21 year old Negro steelworker from Aliquippa Pennsylvania, died in the Ohio River while trying to save a girl believed to be drowning. He wore heavy work clothes and shoes and was pulled under by a rotating current. A companion and the girl reached shore. the girl escaped in a station wagon with others. Bradley is survived by his wife and four children.
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Former Policeman Not Guilty Man Cleared in Philadelphia Case
Henry Burg, 33, walked free after Common Pleas Court Judge James T. McDermott acquitted him of murder charges. Burg had faced the DA’s push to drop the case due to weak evidence and insisted on a full trial, showing resolve as he embraced his wife Elizabeth in the courtroom.
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Troops Expect to Leave Vietnam as Cutoff Nears
Division officers and soldiers in Vietnam anticipate a cutoff with eight months served or more likely to depart by September while those with four or more months remaining may stay with the brigade or transfer. The 2nd Brigade riverine force is seen as most ready to ship out, with the 1st Brigade near Dong Tam and riverine units at Mekong River docks. An official Saigon announcement later confirmed the 1st and 2nd Brigades would depart, boosting morale among many who expected to go home.
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Soviets Reject China Border Claim but Offer Talks
The Soviet Union rejected Chinese claims to Soviet territory in a formal note delivered to the Chinese embassy in Moscow. It proposed border adjustments in talks within two to three months, as part of a renewed push for negotiations on long simmering disputes along the 4500 mile frontier.
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Three Units Slated For Withdrawal In Vietnam War
Vietnam reports 63 enemy killed and 1 American dead with 15 wounded as 20 rockets and mortars hit bases and towns overnight. A 13 round barrage hit a populated area 262 miles northeast of Saigon. Sixteen civilians died and 62 were wounded while US casualties were light. The 9th Marine Regiment sits at Vandegrift base near Khe Sanh as withdrawal plans unfold under Nixon’s troop redeployment. The 9th Infantry Division targets Mekong Delta handover as south Vietnamese forces ready to assume duties. Since February 1968, Hollis notes over 20,000 Viet Cong eliminated by the 9th Division.
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Liquor Clerk Passes Weight Test Challenge
Florence Davidson, seeking to keep her state liquor store job in Bremerton Washington, laments failing to hoist 43 pounds of concrete above her head ten times in one minute. The 43 pounds equals a case of liquor, and clerks must pass the test.
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City Mayors Convene In Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh hosts the U S Conference of Mayors with over 400 city officials to discuss urban crime central city decay and slum despair. Vice President Agnew are among speakers with Romney Shafer and prominent mayors from San Francisco Boston Cleveland Detroit Los Angeles Philadelphia and Minneapolis.
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George Romney
Joseph Almo
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Boston
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Cleveland
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Detroit
Sam Yorty
Los Angeles
James H. J. Tate
Philadelphia
Joseph M. Barr
Alito, White
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Arthur Naftalin
Mineneapolis
Raymond P. Shafer
Romney
Agnew
YMCA Swim Team Registration Open This Summer
YMCA of Indiana County continues accepting registrations for the YMCA Swim Team for the summer. Open to boys and girls nine years or in 4th grade up to 14 years or in 9th grade who can swim the crawl stroke. First meeting June 19 at 12 90 p m at Calvary UP Church education section. Fee is 9 for members and 10 for non members covering 21 practices, four meets, supplies, and pool maintenance. Call 465 2054 for details.
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